Bill_S Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) I use "bead wire" - it's available at most craft stores. It comes in varying diameters, down to 34 AWG (.006 in, 0.16 mm); I generally go with solid copper - it's easy to cut, and holds it's shape pretty well. I wrap it around drill shanks to get close to any ID I want. It's inexpensive, too. Edited March 5, 2014 by Bill_S Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I really like the idea of the aluminum duct tape, Andy. I'll have to give that a try, as I have a roll in the basement that I used to seal my ductwork with. Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Heres a good tool for the coil winding: http://www.micromark.com/coil-mandrel-set-package-of-8,9559.html Clever! Unfortunately nearly all diameters are far too large to make scale coils :-( Too bad as the idea is interesting. Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerobat Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I've used bead wire and it keeps it's shape very well. For me, though, it's hard to work with in some cases as it can be too stiff. I picked up a lead wire assortment meant for fishing fly tying that someone mentioned a while back. http://www.basspro.com/Lead-Wire-Assortment/product/63638/ Easily workable (especially for coiling). To give you and idea, the container size in the photo is approximately 3.5 X 4 inches (7.5 X 12 cm for you international folks). Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus529 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thats what I use on a consistent basis. Although I dont normally use a core, but sometimes it could have been handy. Used this method on my SPAD antennae: What build is this Brian? Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) What build is this Brian? It's my A1H from Zoukei Mura. Great build.....unfortunately it's one I have not replaced the PB picture yet. Edited July 18, 2017 by Out2gtcha Uilleann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 When wires are against a well wall or a bulkhead, lead wire is ideal. When you need some structural rigidity as the wire is going from one side of a well to another, from the well to a door or LG leg, I prefer relying on copper or brass wire. So, it depends on circumstances, easiness of access to position and glue and so on... My best advice: purchase all diameters and different materials of wires you may find. Believe me, even in that case, you will still end looking for something else when you like detailing things! Most good modelling shops and webshops sell lead wire but do not hesitate looking in women craft shops, fishing shops, electronics components shops, DIY shops and so on to find other ones. Hth Thierry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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